Buru Dwarf-kingfisher vs African Dwarf-kingfisher

Ceyx cajeli compared with Ispidina lecontei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Buru Dwarf-kingfisher African Dwarf-kingfisher
Scientific Name Ceyx cajeli Ispidina lecontei
Order Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Family Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 12.5 cm (4.9 in) 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Weight 19.4 g (0.68 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Buru Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

African Dwarf-kingfisher only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Buru Dwarf-kingfisher

Least Concern

African Dwarf-kingfisher

About These Birds

African Dwarf-kingfisher

The African Dwarf-kingfisher is one of the world's smallest kingfishers at just 10g, found in West and Central African rainforests. It hunts insects with typical kingfisher precision.

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